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The wine
- Colour
- Rosso
- Alcohol
- 14.0% vol
Critics' scores
- Robert Parker / Wine Advocate 89-91+
The 2020 Batailley is composed of 70% Cabernet Sauvignon, 26% Merlot, 2% Cabernet Franc and 2% Petit Verdot, aging for 12-14 months in French oak barrels, 60% new. The alcohol is 13.5%. Deep purple-black in color, it offers up notes of fresh blackberries, kirsch and cassis, leading to nuances of pencil shavings, dried Mediterranean herbs and fertile loam. The medium-bodied palate has well-managed, lightly chewy tannins with just enough freshness and straightforward black fruits, finishing with an herbal lift.
- James Suckling 94-95
This is classically structured with a wonderful finish of extremely polished tannins and an ultra long finish. So much blackcurrant, spice and cedar. Seamless. 70% cabernet sauvignon and 26% merlot, the rest cabernet franc and petit verdot.
- Vinous 93-95
The 2020 Batailley is quintessential Pauillac on the nose of very focused black fruit infused with cedar and graphite. The palate is medium-bodied with firm, grippy tannins and a fine bead of acidity. Classic in style, this is lightly spiced, showing impressive depth toward the finish. This estate has enjoyed a good run of form in recent years and this 2020 continues that trend. If you love the style of Batailley, you will love this.
The producer: Château Batailley
Château Batailley is one of the oldest estates in Pauillac and has been classified as a Fifth Growth since the 1855 Classification. Its name is believed to refer to a battle fought on these lands in 1453, during the Hundred Years' War. Vines have been cultivated here since the 17th century, reflecting the long winemaking tradition of this historic estate.
At the beginning of the 19th century, Daniel Guestier acquired the property and set about modernising it, expanding the vineyard and improving the quality of its wines. These efforts contributed to Batailley's recognition in the prestigious 1855 Classification. In 1924, Marcel and Francis Borie acquired the estate, marking the beginning of its history with the Borie-Castéja family. When the property was divided in 1941, Marcel retained Château Batailley, while the other part wuld become Chateau Haut-Batailley.
Since the 2000s, under the direction of Philippe Castéja, Chateau Batailley has continued its pursuit of excellence. In 2006, the estate introduced a new vat room, enabling plot-by-plot vinification. Today, this historic property remains deeply connected to its identity and the terroir of Pauillac, perpetuating several centuries of winemaking history.